Munster and Leinster renew their rivalry at Thomond Park this evening.

Munster will be looking to follow-up on their Heineken Cup quarter-final victory over Harlequins.

But Rob Penney has chosen to rest Ronan O'Gara, with Ian Keatley coming in at fly-half.

Donncha O'Callaghan will partner Paul O'Connell in the second row, while Dave O'Callaghan is back in the squad.

Leinster have Brian O'Driscoll back in their side as they aim to keep pace with leaders Ulster at the top of the table.

Jonny Sexton has been left out with the in-form Ian Madigan continuing at No 10.

Kick-off in Limerick this evening is at 6.30pm.

Lineups:

Munster: 15 Felix Jones, 14 Denis Hurley, 13 Casey Laulala, 12 James Downey, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Ian Keatley, 9 Conor Murray, 8 James Coughlan, 7 Tommy O'Donnell, 6 Peter O'Mahony, 5 Paul O'Connell, 4 Donncha O'Callaghan, 3 Stephen Archer, 2 Damien Varley, 1 David Kilcoyne.

Leinster: 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Dave Kearney, 13 Brian O'Driscoll, 12 Gordon D'Arcy, 11 Isa Nacewa, 10 Ian Madigan, 9 Isaac Boss, 8 Jamie Heaslip, 7 Shane Jennings, 6 Sean O'Brien, 5 Quinn Roux, 4 Leo Cullen (c), 3 Mike Ross, 2 Sean Cronin, 1 Cian Healy.